Guitar Lessons Books To Read
Its nearly holiday season for us guitar players and whilst we are on the plane or ferry we will need a good book to read. So what is there out there for guitarists and guitar teachers? Well here is our list of recommended reads for guitarists so check them out by typing the ISBN number in to Amazon. Let us know what you think of the books below.
The Musicians Guide to Reading and Writing Music – Dave Stewart
ISBN-13:978-0879305703
This book is simply brilliant. It is lucid, accurate, comprehensive and suffused with humor throughout which makes it an absolute joy to read. Not the sort of plaudits normally heaped on to a music theory book!
Inside the Music – Dave Stewart
ISBN-13: 978-0879305710
The follow up to the ‘The Musicians Guide to Reading and Writing Music’ retains its clarity and humor, whilst endeavoring to tackle more complex musical concepts. Also includes a useful chapter on music technology and its role in modern music making.
The Jazz Theory Book – Mark Levine
ISBN-13: 978-1883217044
This book is not just for Jazz musicians – it is for any musician who wants to understand music theory with a view to improving their creative soloing in any musical setting. It is a cogent, well-organized and extremely comprehensive guide. Highly recommended.
Picture Chord Encyclopaedia – Hal Leonard
ISBN-13: 978-0634041587
A comprehensive encyclopaedia of all common guitar chords in all twelve keys. An indispensible companion for the road!
Chord Chemistry – Ted Greene
ISBN-13: 978-0898986969
This is a fantastic book for any guitar player who wishes to go beyond the standard chord catalogue and delve into the more advanced area of harmony and how chords actually fit together. There are a lot of useful hints and tips in here, primarily for jazz players, but any player can benefit from what Ted has to say. He explains some of the more confusing topics of music (e.g. chord substitution and reharmonisation) in a clear and concise manner. A truly comprehensive treatise on guitar chords and their application.
The New Real Book Vol.1 (C Version) – Chuck Sher
ISBN-13: 978-0961470142
Volume 1 of a series of 3 covering virtually every jazz standard ever written!